VANCOUVER, Canada – May 9th, 2008 - Russell Brewing Company, a producer of premium craft beer in British Columbia, has expanded distribution to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Draught products available will include Russell Cream Ale, Russell Honey Blonde Ale and Russell Lemon Ale. Packaged products available for retail through the MLCC stores will include 355ml six-pack cans of Russell Cream Ale and Russell Honey Blonde.

“We are very excited to be launching Russell products into Manitoba” said Andrew Harris, President, Russell Breweries Inc. “Manitoba is the home of our sister brewery, Fort Garry Brewing, and it offers a great spring-board to take the Russell brand across the country. We look forward to leveraging the excellent sales and distribution channels already established to grow the Russell brand”.